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Pete Escovedo toured internationally with the legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, for five years and performed on three Santana albums: Moonflower, Oneness, and Inner Secrets. Mr. Escovedo left Santana to follow in the musical footsteps of his mentor, the late Great Tito Puente who influenced his music and decision to form his own orchestra consisting of a five-person horn section with strong rhythm and percussion personnel.
On his website, peteescovedo.com you will find links to hear his music, see video performances and read his biography. More information about his autobiography “My Life in the Key of E ” is also on his website.
Mr. Escovedo finished working on his last CD released in April 2018 a labor of love musically titled ” Back to the Bay ” which received a Grammy Nomination in November 2018. Rhythm of the Night released September 21,2021 could be his last recording project stay tuned.
In 2013 Pete Escovedo was honored with a Jazz Tribute Award at the Los Angeles Jazz Society 30th Anniversary. In 2009 Mr. Escovedo had the honor of performing at the White House for President Obama and was requested to return for a repeat performance. A proud native of Pittsburg California he remains the humble person he is.
July 13, 2023, Mr. Escovedo will celebrate 67 years in the entertainment business and his 86th birthday.
November 18,2021 Pete received a lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Grammy’s in Las Vegas Nevada at the MGM Grand Hotel in the Grand Garden Arena.
Dates for his retirement performances:
Venue:
Yoshi’s Oakland / 510 Embarcadero West / Jack London Square / Oakland, CA 94607 / Phone: 510.238.9200 / www.yoshis.com
Dates and times:
February 10th 8:00 Show and 10:00 Show
February 11th 7:30 Show and 9:30 Show
February 12th 7:00 pm Show
*Doors open 30-muntes prior to the performance.
Get your tickets: HERE
About Pete:
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums.
As a young boy he would sit on the steps of nightclubs and watch musicians play. Music became his outlet. When he was 15 years old he began to also sketch and paint on wood or cardboard. Anything he could get his hands on, he would start to draw.
Pete did not know that his love for music and art combined would change his life forever. And this is how it began.
